Honestly not such a huge difference between these for strings, but Oktava is still my favourite for its more organic sound. :) Thanks again for these comparisons!
I think the nt5s and oktavas compliment the instrument but the oktava softens those last few high notes and keeps them from getting too sharp, which I like.
Late to the party but I think the Oktavas would be better for high strings. The SE8 appear to have more "clarity", but that could translate to an overly bright sound in a mix that could be surprisingly difficult to tame. Same goes if you're recording violin sections. I'd probably use the SE8 mics for woodwind. From this test, I'd say the Studio Projects are merely ok.
My experience with the sE8 and violin: The first time I used the sE8 (pair) was for a solo violin part in a dense mix. It was perfect. I didn't even touch the EQ. Far from overly bright and to my ear much nicer than the Oktavas in this scenario
@@aeproducedbyequiano2216As a flute player, it is also my exact experience. Octavas pick up too much breath/wind noise, making it sound harsh/brittle. SE8 is soft as butter.
sE8 sounds the best of the bunch to me, though the Oktava comes close and the C4 isn't too far off. The NT5 is more strident, and I can hear some spittiness in the bow sound on the top notes that isn't there for the others.
to me the NT5 were more harsh. Especially when closing in on the violin. Violin is one instrument where I would put the SE8 up without even thinking. I've gotten awesome results from them
Honestly not such a huge difference between these for strings, but Oktava is still my favourite for its more organic sound. :) Thanks again for these comparisons!
Wow... that sounds great and so beautiful
I think the nt5s and oktavas compliment the instrument but the oktava softens those last few high notes and keeps them from getting too sharp, which I like.
Late to the party but I think the Oktavas would be better for high strings. The SE8 appear to have more "clarity", but that could translate to an overly bright sound in a mix that could be surprisingly difficult to tame. Same goes if you're recording violin sections. I'd probably use the SE8 mics for woodwind. From this test, I'd say the Studio Projects are merely ok.
My experience with the sE8 and violin: The first time I used the sE8 (pair) was for a solo violin part in a dense mix. It was perfect. I didn't even touch the EQ. Far from overly bright and to my ear much nicer than the Oktavas in this scenario
@@aeproducedbyequiano2216 OK thanks. I'll bear that in mind. 🙂
Se8 is the best at the moment in time, Because it’s the km184 most people can afford.
Wasn't expecting so much difference between the Se8 and NT5
For me the SE ELECTRONICS SE8 (omni) was the standout. Not a huge difference between the others. Thanks for sharing!
it's pretty similar here, I don't mind the intonation,
I have Octaves and SE8 and I consider SE8 much better.
The octaves are quite sharp.
exactly my sentiments
@@aeproducedbyequiano2216As a flute player, it is also my exact experience. Octavas pick up too much breath/wind noise, making it sound harsh/brittle. SE8 is soft as butter.
sE8 sounds the best of the bunch to me, though the Oktava comes close and the C4 isn't too far off. The NT5 is more strident, and I can hear some spittiness in the bow sound on the top notes that isn't there for the others.
sssshhh here's my little secret: since this test the SE8 has been my secret weapon for solo violin
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I’m getting more natural sound from NT5.
to me the NT5 were more harsh. Especially when closing in on the violin. Violin is one instrument where I would put the SE8 up without even thinking. I've gotten awesome results from them
@@aeproducedbyequiano2216 cardioid or omni?
@@FierceMusicGroup Cardioid it was THE revelation when I first heard it
Clearly to me the NT5 is much neutral than the others. The others sound more like with sweeteners. Too airish and no bang. Too soft I guess.
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